How to Develop a Major Gifts Program: Learn to tap into the transformative potential of major gifts, cultivate lasting donor relationships, and set the foundation for impactful giving that drives your mission forward. Presented by Juliana Schirmer, CFRE. Juliana will share the mechanics of fundraising and the art of building lasting, impactful relationships. Learn from Juliana how to weave the threads of donor intent, organizational vision, and impactful engagement into a major gifts tapestry that not only funds but also fuels your mission's momentum. Juliana is a California native, and she has called the Tri-Valley home since 1983. Juliana has more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience including serving as CEO, Executive Director, Chief Development Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for social service and environmental organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, YWCA, Tri-City Health Center, New Door Ventures and the Regional Parks Foundation. Juliana has raised millions to support …

Learn how a certified social media strategist creates strategic plans for her clients, using what you have and based on what's worked before for countless other businesses presented by Deborah Finestone, of Finestone Marketing solutions. At the end of his program, you will have: • a better understanding of your current social media presence • an inventory of assets you can use on social media • attainable goals to gauge how you're doing • a better sense of what type of content to focus on that will work for you — personally and your type of business decisions about the first few steps to take on your own Deborah Finestone has a 20-year career in communications and marketing and has spent the last 7 years focusing on social media marketing. She's a certified social media manager and trainer who helps nonprofits and small businesses have a bigger impact in the world. …

Unlock the secrets of crafting persuasive grant applications and efficiently oversee a successful grant program that fuels your initiatives and amplifies your reach—presented by Juliana Schirmer, CFRE. With decades of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising, Juliana understands grant strategy and implementation. She has secured millions in grant funding for diverse causes by marrying data-driven insights with impactful storytelling. Dive deep into the world of grants with Juliana's expert guidance and gain invaluable tools to propel your organization's mission to unparalleled heights. Juliana is a California native, and she has called the Tri-Valley home since 1983. Juliana has more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience including serving as CEO, Executive Director, Chief Development Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for social service and environmental organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, YWCA, Tri-City Health Center, New Door Ventures and the Regional Parks Foundation. Juliana has raised millions to support the Tri-Valley …

Secure your organization's future with insights on how to start or re-start your planned giving program. Create a sustainable growth and lasting impact roadmap by overcoming hurdles that often prevent planned giving program launch and long-term success. David Russo offers a wealth of experience in planned giving and corporate relations for both national and local organizations. David is the Associate Director of Gift Planning for the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health. He is responsible for building and stewarding relationships with donors and estate and financial planning professionals to provide information about Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and its life-saving critical care and research programs for children and families across the Bay area, county, and the globe. He coordinates suggestions for planned giving vehicles and strategic giving to facilitate constituent desires to improve health outcomes for all. His responsibilities also include trust administration, gift agreements, and due diligence. David brings …